Cancer psychology in Richmond, VA
Living with cancer is more than just managing medical treatments. It’s also the emotional distress, role changes, and fear of recurrence that can leave you feeling isolated and exhausted.
We work closely with our clients to help them carry and sort through all the emotional and physical ups and downs of treatment or survivorship
FOCUS AREAS
⟡ Emotional processing and managing distress
⟡ Relationship changes - feeling isolated or unsure how to talk to family and friends
⟡ Cancer related fatigue and “chemo brain” - difficulty focusing or keeping up with daily life
⟡ Life disruptions - work, finances, and routines turned upside down
Therapy for every stage of the cancer journey
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Newly diagnosed and coping with the shock.
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In the middle of treatment and struggling with fatigue and side effects.
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Living with advanced illness and end of life concerns.
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Navigating survivorship and the fear of recurrence.
What is psycho-oncology?
Psycho-oncology, often called psychology of cancer, is the part of cancer care that focuses on your emotional, mental, and social well-being.
It’s about treating the whole person, not just the illness.
Therapy can help
⟡ Reduce the stress, worry, and sadness
reducing the stress, worry, and sadness
⟡ Improve sleep and cancer-related fatigue
⟡ Find effective coping skills for treatment side effects
⟡ Strengthening relationships and communication with loved ones
⟡ Reconnecting with meaning, hope and resilience
Every person’s journey is unique.
Some people come to therapy for a safe space to talk about fear and grief. Others want practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, or stress. Whatever you’re seeking, we can find the right approach for you.